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Information And Communications Associate

Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD) is currently inviting women from Asia Pacific countries with relevant experience and skills to apply for the position of Information and Communications Associate.  The successful applicant will work with our communications team, and take a lead in developing digital content, manage our social media communications and work closely on campaigns and advocacy with our dynamic membership to advance women’s human rights and development justice.

APWLD is a regional network of women’s organisations and activists in Asia Pacific, committed to women’s rights and feminist movements. APWLD’s members are drawn from 26 countries and the secretariat is based in Chiang Mai, Thailand. If you are deeply committed to supporting feminist, progressive movements and challenging structural globalised inequalities, please consider applying to join our powerful team!

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Demonstrated commitment to the promotion of women’s human rights in Asia Pacific;
• A degree in communication studies, journalism or media studies;
• Minimum of two to three years of work experience using innovative and powerful communication strategies to advance women’s human rights;
• Up-to-date knowledge of digital communication tools and technologies (including social media);
• Strong writing skills for web (experience in using WordPress and creating digital media content-desirable);
• Skills and knowledge of graphic design and video and photo editing software;
• Basic knowledge of analysing social media and communications impact;
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse, membership driven network;
• Must be able to work to strict deadlines and manage multiple tasks in a busy communications team;
• Excellent command of English language, both oral and written;
• Good interpersonal skills, with ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and develop strong professional relationships with members and other stakeholders; and
• Must be able to travel overseas as required.

Desirable

• Experience in social sector or journalism would be an advantage.
• Experience of working on social media or online campaigns.
• Experience in implementing communications strategies at organisational level.

Remuneration

Salary range commences at the equivalent of USD 1,000 per month. Other benefits include contributions to employment pension fund; housing allowance and relocation allowances for staff required to re-locate to Chiang Mai.

*A probationary period of four months applies to all positions.

How to apply?

Interested applicants should submit the following:

• Resume
• Application letter that expressly addresses the selection criteria of the position
• Three referees (at least two of which must be professional with preference that one is an APWLD member)
• Sample of work that demonstrates the applicant’s knowledge and skills in the area (may be a short narrative piece of work, or a digital news story/campaign).

These documents are to be submitted with the subject line “Application for Information and Communications Associate Position” to:

Betty Barkha

Email: betty@apwld.org

Fax: (66) 53 280847

Applications should be received by Wednesday 30th August 2017

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.